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Theatre Owner

What does a Theatre Owner do?

A THEATRE OWNER operates and manages the actual theatre buildings.

Skills

Pathways

Working up in a theatre company/building/organization | Degrees in theatre business and management, law, real estate | Assisting

How to become a Theatre Owner

Those looking to become theatre owners should begin finding opportunities to get involved with a theatre organization in their region, specifically in facilities and operations and the executive office. Most theatre owners work their way up and make connections with other theatre owners and professionals in the industry.

Professional Organization Affiliation

Resources

Variety’s “Three Dynasties Preside Over Broadway’s Theater Houses”
Playbill’s “Rocco and his Theatres: Jujamcyn Head Becomes Official Owner of Five Broadway Houses”
NY Times’ “He Relit Broadway: Gerald Schoenfeld Dies at 84”
NY Mag’s “Jimmy Nederlander’s Endless Run”
Shubert’s History Page

Spotlight on Broadway’s “Spotlight on Broadway: Shubert Theatre”

Spotlight on Broadway’s “Spotlight on Broadway: Vivian Beaumont”

Spotlight on Broadway’s “Spotlight on Broadway: Samuel J. Friedman”

Spotlight on Broadway’s “Spotlight on Broadway: Gershwin Theatre”